Cattle Queen and Ranger Executed After Robbery Plot
James Averill and Kate Maxwell, famed rustlers in the Sweetwater area, were captured with fifteen to twenty cowhands. They faced a vigilante summary at their cabin with rifles through windows. Both were hanged on the spot after resisting arrest and trying to flee on horseback. Maxwell urged secrecy and mercy for her mother, while Averill named no successor.
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Cheyenne
We. T
James Averill
Kate Maxwell
Independence Rock
California
Averill
Sweetwater
Maxwell
Aveill
Aurerili
Postmester
Castle K2te
Kate
Avenir
Hanzins
Aie
James
Manuel
Stolen Harnesses Baffle Jersey Vigilant Neighbors
In Bremstox New Jersey farmers report repeated thefts of high quality harnesses from Miyrye and Riverton farms. Police monitored suspects but found no clues as two thieves, allegedly tied to a Philadelphia contact, were jailed after failed searches. The case highlights ongoing losses and community concern.
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Bremstox
N. J
Palmiyre
Riverton
Beache Lox
Vuin
Rthe
Tg Nike
Ee Iz Philiadelphi Lafton
Sk Centieman
Amd
Moc
Boycott in Postal Service Over Appointment
Berane Clerks refuse to work with a colored postal clerk from Pittsylvania County. Jo Davis, appointed to run between Lyxculves and Pocakoptas, declines to coach with Dennis, a Democrat, triggering further refusals by white Republican clerks Payne and Deaver. Superintendent Vickery handles the dispute as potential dismissals loom.
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Berane
Lyxculves
Jo Davis
Pittsylvania County
Vickery
Pocakoptas
Dennis
Davis
Fusal
Payne and
Deaver
Paine
President’s Week in Washington and Far Reach News
Reports from Deer Park reveal a busy presidential schedule with military officials discussing Col. John M. Wilson as West Port academy superintendent. The president declined to interfere in the Jack Spaniard death case, with execution set for August 9. Also noted are a venomous python aboard a ship, a textile strike in Massachusetts, a lost whaling boat near Greenland, a new Newark station foundation, a Paris fire leaving hundreds homeless, and other brief items from July events.
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Arey
Navy
Deer Park
Army and Navy
Col
John M. Wilson
West Port Military Academy
Jack Spaniard
Fort Smith
Ark
Dinnel
Shipwreck survivors rescued by Franklin crew after boiler blaze
In a Jamaica to Boston tale a brig steamer burned near Jamaica July 10. Captain Wayne and 27 aboard faced capsizing, fire and a perilous escape. Survivors were aided by the whaler Franklin and Captain Rose of New Bedford, with tenable clothing and swift transfer to port. A cyclone indication followed in Weather Bureau reports.
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Boston
Zo D. Baker
Franklin
Wayne
Mort Antonio
Jamaica
Mass
Jeremai Mahan
Ernest B. Thing
Lean
Lawrence Jensen
Peter Saxildom
Killude
Ee Avain
Rose
New Bedford
Seeman
Lowsport
Capt. Rose
Hamburg-America steamer Columbia set for fast record pace
Nuggets report the Hamburg America Packet Company steamer Columbia en route across the Atlantic as a sister ship to Augusta Victoria with expectations of a rapid voyage. Also noted is an unknown man killed by cats in South Elizabeth and a dangerous train incident in Cuthbert Georgia. Judge John Clark suffered fatal wheels injury in a separate accident. John Morley moves a Commons resolution to limit royal grants, while Rev. E. F. Rankin dies in Newark.
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Hamburg American Packet Company
Columbia
Augusta Victoria
South Elizabeth
S.J
Elizabeth
Cuthbert
John Clark
House of Commons
John Morley
New Jersey Industries Move in Diverse Manufacturing Sectors
July 20 reports New Jersey industries forming entities across Newark and Pompton. Pavement and Conduit Co, Johnson & Cowdin ribbon line, and Pompton Spun Silk Waste venture plan to start operations with modern machinery and expanded capacity. Woodlairy and Mohair Braids ventures seek orders, with investments announced to boost production.
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New Jersey
Newark
Woodlairy
Tsauton
Uinwtory
Pompton Spun Silk Waste Company
Dpateron
Tard
Johnson & Cowdin
Baltimore's Big Show Prompts Labor Row at Dedication
Reports from Baltimore describe labor groups threatening to skip the September industrial display and post office dedication over a new building erected by non union workers. The dispute centers on President Harrison's expected attendance and a broader labor stance against glorifying non union construction.
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Plymouth
Boston
Long
Harrison
Pilgrim National Monument
Hiber Orns
Ganicati Bs
Labor Org
Visited the Widow Avers Shumaker Kissed Widow
Rev Dr Joseph Shumaker of Trappe is cleared by his church consistory after testimony finds no charge for improper visits though one accuser Mirinda Fry claimed he kissed a widow. The case ends with dismissal and his resignation from the Trappe church. Several witnesses spoke as the pastor’s character was described as exemplary.
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Dr. Shumakex
Trappe
Cullfgeville
Joseph Shumaker
8 Luke's Reformed Church
Shumaker
Mirinda Fry
Ais Tury Hiener
Neizhvars
Frys
Duener
Shumate
de Tor
Diener
Bee House
Dr. Shumaker
Mags
Lancaster
Pade
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